GLAD
GLAD is web-based church management software that brings together tools for people, schedules, volunteers, giving, worship, websites, and administration.
What GLAD is
GLAD is web-based church management software that brings together tools for people, schedules, volunteers, giving, worship, websites, and administration. Its maker describes 15 integrated modules, with no separate logins, duplicate entry, or per-module pricing. Worship teams can use Stage Deck for ChordPro editing, automatic transposition, multi-device sync, backing tracks, PDF sheet music, and Bluetooth foot pedals. Scheduling includes a drag-and-drop matrix, AI auto-drafts, rotation templates, volunteer blackout dates, and burnout alerts. Listed integrations include Checkr for volunteer screening, Stripe Connect for giving, Twilio for SMS, and Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams for life-group meetings. Events can be published to Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube. Permission controls cover 43 permissions across 15 areas, including separate access to medical, giving, and background-check information. GLAD runs on the web, including for mobile access.
Good
- 15 integrated modules without separate logins
- Stage Deck includes transposition and backing tracks
- Scheduling supports blackout dates and rotation templates
- 43 permissions across 15 areas
- Multi-campus plans are available
Watch out
- Starter is limited to 50 people
- Starter has 500 MB storage
- Starter charges a 1% giving fee
Who it suits
GLAD suits churches coordinating staff, volunteers, worship teams, and ministry leaders, including organizations managing multiple campuses. Its plans range from a Starter tier for up to 50 people to a Multi-Campus tier with unlimited people and campuses.
Verdict
GLAD combines church administration, scheduling, giving, and worship tools in one web platform. Check the Starter limits and paid-plan allowances against your church’s needs before choosing a tier.
Plans and prices
From GLAD's own pricing page, checked 2 Oct 2026.
| Plan | Price | What it gives you |
|---|---|---|
| Starter | Free | Up to 50 people · 10 AI credits/month · 500 MB storage · 1 location / floor plan · 1% giving fee · Subdomain only · forever free |
| Grow | $74 a month | Up to 150 people · 50 AI credits/month · 2 GB storage · 1 location / floor plan · 0% giving fee · per month |
| Church | $186 a month | Up to 500 people · 200 AI credits/month · 5 GB storage · Up to 3 campuses / floor plans · Own web address · Email support · per month |
| Church Plus | $312 a month | Up to 2,000 people · 400 AI credits/month · 10 GB storage · Up to 5 campuses / floor plans · Email + chat support · per month |
| Grow | $444 a year | Up to 150 people · 50 AI credits/month · 2 GB storage · 1 location / floor plan · 0% giving fee · $444.00 per year (= $37.00/month, billed annually) |
| Multi-Campus | $599 a month | Unlimited people · 750 AI credits/month · 25 GB storage · Unlimited campuses / floor plans · Email + chat + phone support · per month |
| Church | $1,116 a year | Up to 500 people · 200 AI credits/month · 5 GB storage · Up to 3 campuses / floor plans · Own web address · Email support · $1,116.00 per year (= $93.00/month, billed annually) |
| Church Plus | $1,872 a year | Up to 2,000 people · 400 AI credits/month · 10 GB storage · Up to 5 campuses / floor plans · Email + chat support · $1,872.00 per year (= $156.00/month, billed annually) |
| Multi-Campus | $3,600 a year | Unlimited people · 750 AI credits/month · 25 GB storage · Unlimited campuses / floor plans · Email + chat + phone support · $3,600.00 per year (= $300.00/month, billed annually) |
The facts
Each one read from GLAD's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Data handling
- The policy identifies Oracle Cloud Infrastructure as its hosting provider and says servers are in the United States; cancelled-account data is retained for 90 days before permanent deletion.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Integrated modules
- The maker describes 15 integrated modules with no separate logins, double entry, or per-module pricing.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- The site names Checkr for background checks, Stripe Connect for giving, Twilio for SMS, and Zoom, Google Meet, and Teams for life-group meetings.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Intended users
- The maker presents GLAD as software for churches and describes features for staff, volunteers, worship teams, ministry leaders, and multiple campuses.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Notable limits
- Starter is limited to 50 people, 10 AI credits per month, 500 MB storage, one location or floor plan, a subdomain, and a 1% giving fee.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Permissions
- The platform describes 43 granular permissions across 15 areas, including separate access controls for medical, giving, and background-check information.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Privacy and compliance
- The policy says the operator complies with applicable Canadian privacy law including PIPEDA and CASL, and with TCPA for SMS to U.S. recipients.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Product
- GLAD is all-in-one church management software for people, schedules, volunteers, giving, worship, websites, and administration.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Scheduling
- Service scheduling includes a drag-and-drop matrix, AI auto-drafts, rotation templates, volunteer blackout dates, and burnout alerts.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Security
- The privacy policy says GLAD uses TLS/HTTPS in transit, encrypts sensitive stored fields, hashes passwords with bcrypt, and applies role-based access controls.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Social publishing
- GLAD says events can be published to Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube from the platform.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Support
- The pricing page describes founder-direct support; Church includes email support, Church Plus adds chat, and Multi-Campus adds phone support.checked 2 Oct 2026
- Worship tools
- Stage Deck includes a ChordPro editor, automatic transposition, multi-device sync, backing tracks, PDF sheet music, and Bluetooth foot-pedal support.checked 2 Oct 2026
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